(Coconut Palm Group Co.,Ltd.,Haikou 570102,Hainan,China)
Abstract: The nutritional and medicinal values and healthcare functions of roselle are summarized,and the comprehensive utilization and development of its resource are reviewed. It will be of great economic significance to develop roselle. It’s also pointed out that the research on the intensive processing of roselle needs to be strengthened. Key words: roselle;healthcare;development